Beyond Bacalar: Pirate Route Exploration + River Float + Lunch
Overview
The Hidden Gem Tour! Explore Bacalar’s secret lagoons and the historic Pirate Route, float gently in peaceful currents, spot wildlife, and enjoy fresh snacks and authentic ceviche on a private 5-hour boat tour away from the crowds.
What's Included
- Snacks Pico de Gallo with Tortilla Chips and Fresh Seasonal Fruit
- Meals Ceviche
- Alcoholic beverages 5 Beers per Adult
- Bottled water Natural Fruit Drinks and Bottled Water
- Life Jackets
- Cooler with Ice
Meeting Location
Calle 5
Boulevard Costera Norte 1255, Mario Villanueva Madrid, 77930 Bacalar, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Ready to see a side of Bacalar most travelers miss? This 5-hour private tour takes you far from the crowds into untouched parts of the lagoon where nature and history come alive.
Cruise past the iconic Pirate Canal into lesser-known waters once traveled by Mayan traders and pirates of the caribbean. Navigate through mangroves, narrow channels, and remote lagoons rarely visited by tourists. Out here, your only company might be tropical birds and curious fish.
Float with your life vest in a shallow, gentle current and let nature do the rest. As the water carries you, enjoy the bird calls, lagoon stillness, and raw natural beauty. It’s a calming, one-of-a-kind moment to reconnect with nature — and yourself.
Enjoy fresh snacks and real Mexican ceviche on board, plus cold drinks to stay refreshed.
This exclusive tour is a peaceful, nature-filled alternative to the usual stops — perfect for birdwatchers, explorers, and anyone seeking something real, relaxing, and unforgettable.
Book your private escape into Bacalar’s hidden wild side today!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Beyond Bacalar: Pirate Route Exploration + River Float + Lunch?
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Activity code: C-209110P18
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Average 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 9 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Snacks. Pico de Gallo with Tortilla Chips and Fresh Seasonal Fruit.
- Meals. Ceviche.
- Alcoholic beverages. 5 Beers per Adult.
- Bottled water. Natural Fruit Drinks and Bottled Water.
- Life Jackets.
- Cooler with Ice.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Beyond Bacalar: Pirate Route Exploration + River Float + Lunch is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Beyond Bacalar: Pirate Route Exploration + River Float + Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksPico de Gallo with Tortilla Chips and Fresh Seasonal Fruit
- MealsCeviche
- Alcoholic beverages5 Beers per Adult
- Bottled waterNatural Fruit Drinks and Bottled Water
- Life Jackets
- Cooler with Ice
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
